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Stefano Ricci: Turnover exceeds 152 million euros amid global expansion

Italian menswear specialist Stefano Ricci presented its new AW26/27 collection and, in doing so, also provided insights into current plans and the current financial year. Highlights include a new store in Rome, located on Via Bocca di Leone, and a new store in Washington, D.C., the sixth in the US. The brand has also launched a new equestrian...

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Beauty, guest designer and 'Motion': what Pitti Uomo 109 has to offer

Following Pitti Immagine's announcement of Soshi Otsuki and Hed Mayner as the first guest designers for Pitti Uomo, the trade fair organiser is now revealing the special project and further plans for the upcoming January edition. The trade fair will take place from January 13 to 16 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence. During the 109th edition...

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Hed Mayner to present fashion show and event at Pitti Uomo in Florence

Hed Mayner is joining the special events programme for the upcoming Pitti Uomo, organiser Pitti Immagine announced on Wednesday. He will host a fashion show and an event during the Florentine menswear trade fair, which will also feature Soshi Otsuki as a guest designer. “Creating is thinking with your hands,” said Francesca Tacconi, special...

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Gothic aesthetic: a dominant trend

Corsets, radical cuts and long coats are progressively conquering the streets of capital cities. Inspired by the gothic aesthetic, fashion is currently leaning towards a darker side. This shift reflects a certain disenchantment and expresses a rejection of established norms. Here's a breakdown. Origins This renewed enthusiasm for gothic fashion,...

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FW26 trends: Biomimicry and radical style to redefine winter 2026

International sourcing trade show Première Vision Paris (GL events) has unveiled the two key trends set to influence fashion for autumn/winter 2026/2027. The first trend, titled “Ego-Eco”, links ecology with health. The regeneration of ecosystems is associated with physical and mental well-being, a major focus for the AW26/27 season. In textile...

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Lidewij Edelkoort: Fashion becomes conventional

“Convention is becoming very important,” Edelkoort shared about AW26/27, speaking with wonder on her own appreciation for ‘very conventional clothing’. A photo featuring a pleated high-collar blouse; a classic, fine-knit crew neck jumper; and a pearl necklace, is among her favourite images from her presentation, alongside a cute cat picture. “...

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Imagination will be the new luxury, says trend expert on AW26/27

The fashion industry likes to think ahead. Designers are already mulling collections for next year. Buyers are determining shop offerings for the next season. Fashion magazines are shooting winter stories in the summer. This is how it has always been. Yet, when it comes to the future of the industry as a whole, thinking ahead has become more...

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DMI Fashion Days: Reconciling appearance and reality in fashion

"Authenticity is the currency of the moment," said Carl Tillessen at the beginning of his zeitgeist analysis for the German Fashion Institute (DMI) for the autumn/winter 2027 season. The word authenticity may have long been dismissed as an empty phrase. It usually only surfaced in marketing contexts or in connection with influencers, but it is...